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Colorado's Gas Heating Dilemma: Who Pays the Price?

December 17, 2025

Colorado's push to cut greenhouse gas emissions is putting a squeeze on homeowners who rely on natural gas for heating. The Colorado Public Utilities Commission (PUC) has set a new target: gas utilities must slash emissions by 41% by 2035. This is a big jump from the previous goal of a 22% reduction

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Pennsylvania's Environmental and Energy Events: What You Need to Know

December 11, 2025

Pennsylvania is buzzing with environmental and energy-related activities. The state's Senate and House have packed schedules for 2025 and 2026, with numerous voting and committee meetings planned. These sessions will tackle important issues, including budget discussions and environmental regulations

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California and Exxon Clash Over Climate Change Rules

October 26, 2025

California recently passed two new laws aimed at tackling climate change. These laws require large companies to report the greenhouse gas emissions caused by their products and the risks they face due to climate change. This is a big deal because, until now, companies only had to report their own em

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Trump's Climate Change Rollback: A Step Back for the Planet

September 18, 2025

The Trump administration is taking a hard stance against climate change policies. They recently proposed to cancel a 16-year-old finding that carbon dioxide emissions are harmful to public health. This move could prevent the Environmental Protection Agency from regulating emissions from cars and pow

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The Green Push: How Rules Shape Business Behavior

May 8, 2025

The Central Environmental Protection Inspector (CEPI) has been a big deal in China. Most folks talk about how it affects pollution levels. But there is more to the story. The CEPI's impact goes beyond just cleaning up the air and water. It also changes how companies do business. This shift can make

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Environmental Setbacks: A Rapid Rollback

May 1, 2025

The past 100 days have witnessed a swift and sweeping reversal of environmental protections in the US. This administration has taken 145 actions to undo rules that safeguard clean air, water, and climate stability. This is more than what was done in the entire first term. This rapid pace of chang

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How Cities Can Go Green While Growing

April 19, 2025

In China, making the most of urban green spaces is crucial for sustainable growth. To figure out how economic goals affect these green areas, a study looked at 273 cities from 2010 to 2021. This study used different models to see how strict or flexible economic targets impact green land use. The fi

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EPA Takes Aim at Climate Change Regulations

March 13, 2025

The EPA has decided to rethink a big decision from over a decade ago. Back in 2009, they declared that greenhouse gases pose a serious threat to public health. This move is part of a larger plan to change or get rid of many environmental rules. The EPA is looking at rules about pollution from coal p

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Fairbanks' Air Quality: A Winter Challenge

March 6, 2025

Fairbanks, Alaska, faces a significant issue with fine particulate matter, known as PM2. 5. This tiny pollution is a big problem, especially in winter. The air quality standards set by the National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) are often exceeded in Fairbanks. The standard for PM2. 5 is 35 mi

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What Happens If We Lose Our Environmental Guardians?

February 27, 2025

Imagine if the people in charge of keeping our planet healthy suddenly had to do their job with way fewer helpers. This isn't just a hypothetical scenario; it's a real possibility that could greatly impact our environment and health. The job of these environmental guardians is enormous. They need m